Forum: In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair

http://markurban.com/flowReversal.html The above site has some sort of valve that lets you (or so it claims) more effectively heat your pool. ...

We are in the process of having a new liner installed in our 18' X 36' inground pool. The current one has lasted thru 16 summers. The installer is...

Good afternoon. I bought the Esther Williams "Millenium" pool (12x21) and am sinking it about half in the ground. I have the hole, and the side...

For installation in a gunite pool, is one skimmer material better than another (ABS vs. PVC)? At the level of dollars we're talking about here, cost...

Hi All Well we started digging last Saturday and wow, that is a lot of dirt. However, though all the excitement, they nailed our sewer main. I...

Any thoughts on which is better? We are having a pool put in by a nationwide company. One of the reasons we went with them is that they are using...

True or False? Is vinyl lined better then gunite? ================================================== The big misconception out there is that...

Ok guys. I have decided to run the electrical for the pool myself. It will be inspected so I know I will eventially get every thing right if not on...

We are considering using a pool builder who uses a Kafko pool kit for vinyl lined pools. Anyone ever have this brand?

The outside walls of my 16 year old pool are corroded where the skimmer is attached - to the point where the screw holes are now gone. After...

I am seeking feedback on the use of CPVC rather than PVC for underground piping (not aboveground piping!) in water service in a pool/spa with a salt...

The original Diamond Brite had broken patches, and is being replaced with new Diamond Brite over the original, as suggested by the plasterer. ...

Does anyone have any info good or bad about these two products. I have heard that they offer a smoother surface that won't scrape up the kids feet,...

Hi - I am new to the forum but have been looking around here for some help with my pool for a while - great site ! I have a few other challenges...

Almost all of the IG pool builders in my area do vinyl liners. All the ones I talked to use steel walls. I was wondering if anyone has steel...

What is the best method to repair small slices liner. It's easy to see where they are because there is a small amount or rust coming thru.The are...

OK, let me first say this I am a heavyweight, I weigh 385 and I am in the pool yesterday and was walking around, and sometimes where I would step it...

I moved to my house last year which had a above ground pool already,its all good except for the loud pump.but worked good last year but this year...

I have an inground gunnite pool that is approx 25 years old. The pool is new to me as I only bought the property two years ago. It is the second time...

Wondering about the pros and cons of switching from a white plaster surface to a grey plaster. Does anyone have experience with the darker surface...

...1HP Whisperflow pump last night. The install went a lot easier than I was expecting. I hope to have the plaster done and fill it back up within a...

I was surpised that my new pools plaster is kinda blotchy all over (white/lightgrey). Its a marbelite finish (standard from Carlton) and contains...

I have a concern that our pool will not circulate the water well enough in our 4 inch beach entry to keep it clean. My son who has some pool cleaning...

Hello, Does anyone know if there is a way to convert a propane heater to gas or is it more problems than it is worth? The heater is a Jandy LX....

Has anyone tried that chemical that is suppose to fix minor leaks in a liner. Sounds like you just put it in the pool water and the leak gets...

About what should the electricians bill be to install electrical power and bond vinyl pool. 40' run from house to pool pad, @ pad, pump outlet for...

Hi all, opened this spring and had lots of water under the IG vinyl liner. Managed to get the water out by using the pool pump and vac line (actually...

We have a 12,000 gal IG concrete pool with some sort of pebbled surface. We're not sure how old the pool is...house is about 14 years old, we've...